Archives for August 4, 2013

Mayor Bloomberg: Decision of the state appeals court to reject super-size soda ban is 'a temporary setback'

NYC mayor Michael Bloomberg says the decision of the state appeals court to reject his proposed ban on selling super-size sodas is “a temporary setback” and says he plans to “appeal this decision as we continue the fight against the obesity epidemic”.

Prop 65 in the spotlight

California judge rejects demand for health warnings on baby foods, 100 percent fruit juices and packaged fruit and vegetable products

A California Superior Court Judge has rejected demands from an environmental advocacy group for health warnings on packaged fruit and vegetable products, 100% fruit juices, and baby foods.

TWO TO THREE JOES A DAY KEEP THE BLACK DOG AWAY?

Harvard scientists link coffee drinking to 45% lower suicide risk

Harvard scientists say their new study supports an association between drinking two to three cups of coffee daily and a 45% lower risk of suicide.

Molinari hopes Russia distribution deal will add zest to Limoncello

Italian spirits producer Molinari believes a new distribution deal will accelerate Russian sales of liqueur brand Limoncello di Capri.

Unite claims victory in Molson Coors dispute

Strike action has been averted at Molson Coors' Burton-on-Trent brewery in an eleventh hour pay deal, with union Unite claiming victory for spearheading the campaign.

Sealed Air change is like night and day, says CEO

Sealed Air CEO Jerome Peribere has labelled his 11 months in charge as a change between night and day as the firm reported its Q2 financial results.  

Folding carton market up by 5.1%

The global market for folding cartons is growing by 5.1% annually, and will reach $184 billion by 2018, according to a study by Smithers Pira.